Open Source Linux Messaging Platforms

Tox is a peer to peer (serverless) instant messenger that focuses on security and privacy. In today's world where digital surveillance is rampant, Tox offers users a communication software alternative that's free from prying eyes and ears, and is, quite literally free and without advertising. Tox comes with all the great features you'd expect from an instant messenger application, including voice calls, video calls, file sharing and screen sharing. Everything done on Tox is encrypted using open-source libraries so you can be assured of completely private conversations. It also has no central servers that can be raided, shut down, or forced to turn over data. There are no corporate interests, no hidden agendas-- just simple, secure and easy to use messaging.

This is an Instant Messenger client and server written fully in CGI with Perl. Users can register their nickname, and chat when anyone comes online. Also you can see they webcam.

It is an instant messaging client. Crony IM has support for some commonly used instant messaging protocols, allowing the user to log into various different services from one application. like LAN, GTalk, Yahoo, Facebook.

Fire is a multi-protocol instant messenger client for Mac OS X based on freely available libraries for each service. Currently Fire handles AOL Instant Messenger®, ICQ®, MSN® Messenger, Jabber, limited IRC, Yahoo!®, and Apple Bonjour communications.

GOIM is a Jabber client with special features targeted at gamers. It is based on the eclipse rcp and will include all major jabber features in addition to displaying who in the roster is playing which game on which server and other game related features.

An Instant Messenger service in Java. The project consists of a server, client and custom-designed XML-protocol. The system is intended for corporate LANs where the security policy requires a local server.

HDCIM is an instant messenger for HDC users to exchange info, the IMs will travel encrypted with public key encryptions technologies. The instant messenger will be built for Windows and Linux, but it will be written for maximim portability

Invisionix Systems' portable Instant Messenger (IRSIM) uses PHP and mySQL. This Open Source program interacts with ICQ, MSN, AIM, Yahoo and Jabber IMs. It features database message buffers, login, a contact list, and message input/output windows.

JIM is a cross-platform instant messenger. Based on TCP/IP protocol. Supports conferencing as well as private messages.

JXTA Instant Messenger (J.I.M) is a project that aims to establish a server free, pure P2P Instant Messaging system. It is based on Java, JXTA (www.jxta.org) and the Java Cryptography Extension JCE and provides a nice Swing based GUI.

This project is no longer active...

LameMessenger is a multiple-protocol Instant Messenger client written in Java.

No-Name Instant Messenger is a secure (strong cryptography), cross platform communications program that supports existing IM networks (AIM, Yahoo, ICQ, etc.).

P2PChat is a instant messenger based on Java, JavaFX and direct IP connections.

Private Network Instant Messenger (PNIM) is an open source cross platform instant messaging program. It allows instant messaging without the need for a third party centralised server, such as MSN's. PNIM works across a LAN, or over The Internet.

Spider IM is (will be) a GTK+ based Jabber/XMPP client written in C# (Mono).

ZIM-Pro - A P2P Instant Messenger based on Jxta Technology. Its features: Search for users by key words and location and add to contact list. Secure Messaging, Chatting, and File sharing, Invite offline users through E-mail, Message archiving, etc...

metalicblue is a instant messenger server and client will very versatile and feturefull also free for linux/unix if you would like to join the project please email admin@kc8yho.org need developers and programmers always needing help and very nice team m